{{samename|[[move]] with the Japanese name Seal|Imprison (move)}} ''For the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} based on the {{wp|Pinniped|animal seal}}, see [[Seel (Pokémon)]].''

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[[Image:TRSeals.jpg|thumb|right|{{TP|James|Carnivine}},{{TP|James|MimeJr.}},and {{MTR}} play around with seals]]'''Seals''' are small stickers that are able to be attached to [[Ball Capsule]]s, which can in turn be attached to [[Poké Ball]]s, to attain a special effect when a [[Pokémon]] comes out of them, instead of the usual flash of light. The majority of them can be purchased in the Sunyshore Market in [[Sunyshore City]], where the selection changes daily, though there are 28 seals of letters A through Z and the exclamation point and question mark, obtained by showing {{p|Unown}} to a boy in [[Solaceon Town]].

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[[File:Seal.png|thumb|250px|ASealona [[Ball Capsule]]]]

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'''Seals''' (Japanese: '''シール''' ''Seal'') are small stickers in [[Generation IV]] that can be attached to [[Ball Capsule]]s, which can in turn be attached to [[Poké Ball]]s, to attain special effects when a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} comes out of them, instead of the usual flash of light. They are kept in a [[Seal Case]].

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Eight seals at a time can be attached to any Ball Capsule. They can be set on the {{player}}'s [[PC]]. Where they are placed on the Ball Capsule will affect where the effect is displayed upon the Pokémon's release.

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==In the games==

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In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, a majority of Seals can be purchased at the [[Sunyshore Market]], where the selection changes daily. There are also 28 Seals (the {{wp|ISO basic Latin alphabet|26 letters of the Latin alphabet}}, an {{wp|exclamation mark}}, and a {{wp|question mark}}) that can be obtained by showing {{p|Unown}} to a boy in [[Solaceon Town]]. This can be repeated as often as needed – a new Unown is not needed each time. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, three Seals can be acquired each day from a girl in [[Olivine City]].

EightSealsat a time can be attached to any [[Ball Capsule]]. They can be set in the {{player}}'s [[PC]]. Where they are placed on the Ball Capsule affects where the effect is displayed when the Pokémon is sent out.

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Like Ball Capsules, Seals were removed in [[Generation V]].

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===Sunyshore Market Seals===

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These Seals can be purchased at the [[Sunyshore Market|market]] in [[Sunyshore City]].

Sealsarecommonly used in contests. Thesemakethe entrance of the Pokémon more attractive and may sometimes affect the score given to them also. A few Seals are supplied when a coordinator receives a Seal Case, but the majority are bought at shops and markets.

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[[File:AmbipomPartySeal.png|thumb|220px|{{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}sentoutwith a Party Seal]]

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[[File:Dawn buying Seals.png|thumb|left|220px|Dawn buying Seals]]

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In the [[Pokémon anime]], Seals were featured for the first time in ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]''. In this [[canon]], Seals are commonly used during [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. In contrast with the {{pkmn|games}}, where multiple Seals at a time can be attached to a [[Ball Capsule]], only one Seal is used per Ball Capsule in the anime.

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[[Pokémon Coordinator]]s use Seals to make the entrance of their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} more attractive, since it is important to leave an impression when the Pokémon is sent out of its [[Poké Ball]]. Additionally, the use of Seals is often commented on by the [[Contest Judge]]s, as they start forming opinions from the very beginning of a [[Appeal|performance]] or [[Contest Battle|battle]].

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A few Seals are supplied when a Coordinator registers for a [[Contest Pass]], and additional Seals can be bought at shops or markets. In ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} was seen buying new Seals for {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her Pokémon}} at a [[Poké Mart]] in [[Chocovine Town]].

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===Gallery===

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All of the ten types of Seals sold at the [[Sunyshore Market]] in the games were featured over the course of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. For a collection of images showing Seals and their effects in the anime, please see [[a:Category:Seals|Seals]] on the [[Bulbagarden Archives]].

In ''[[PS354|Knowledge of the Unown I]]'', {{adv|Platinum}} received a few Seals and a Ball Capsule as thanks for giving the [[Pokémon News Press]] information on {{p|Unown}}. The Seals proved to be helpful in the [[Solaceon Ruins]] where Platinum, {{adv|Diamond}}, and {{adv|Pearl}} ended up trapped in the dark while helping two Unown reunite with their friends. She accidentally dropped her {{TP|Platinum|Prinplup}}'s {{i|Poké Ball}} and the light emanated by the Seal's effect allowed the group to find the trapped Unown.

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==Trivia==

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* A [[glitch]] on the [[Global Terminal|GTS]] allows the {{player}} to get an [[item]] called {{DL|List of unobtainable items|Seal Bag}}, which holds ten Seals. Its function was superseded by the [[Seal Case]].

Revision as of 18:35, 12 June 2019

Seals (Japanese: シールSeal) are small stickers in Generation IV that can be attached to Ball Capsules, which can in turn be attached to Poké Balls, to attain special effects when a Pokémon comes out of them, instead of the usual flash of light. They are kept in a Seal Case.

Once a Seal is acquired, it cannot be sold or thrown away legitimately. The Seal Case can store a maximum of 99 of each Seal, including those Seals that are applied to a Ball Capsule.

Eight Seals at a time can be attached to any Ball Capsule. They can be set in the player's PC. Where they are placed on the Ball Capsule affects where the effect is displayed when the Pokémon is sent out.

Pokémon Coordinators use Seals to make the entrance of their Pokémon more attractive, since it is important to leave an impression when the Pokémon is sent out of its Poké Ball. Additionally, the use of Seals is often commented on by the Contest Judges, as they start forming opinions from the very beginning of a performance or battle.